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On This Day in History, June 26: UN Charter signed, Indira Gandhi declares Emergency, Harry Potter debuts, Corvette day, Sher Shah Suri wins against Mughals and more- Mexico, like US, extends birthright citizenship to children born on its soil
- Centuries ago, he came to Mumbai on a bullock cart. His stall-turned restaurant later became popular among Bollywood stars Rajesh Khanna, Nargis Dutt
- Indian Army Uniforms 2026 Manual: From new winter dress to Bandi jackets and tattoo regulations, all about Army's new dress rulesThe Indian Army has unveiled "Army Uniforms-2026," a new dress code manual introducing a winter uniform, allowing bandi jackets for officer...14 Jun, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Jean-Paul Sartre: ‘Commitment is an act, not a word. Every word has consequences. Every silence, too. ’ - French philosopher on the importance of actions over promisesJean-Paul Sartre's words highlight that commitment is action, not just talk. Every word and silence has consequences. In today's world, thi...13 Jun, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
- Why Pakistan's Sargodha, targeted by the IAF during Operation Sindoor, is central to Imtiaz Ali's Main Vaapas AaungaImtiaz Ali's film "Main Vaapas Aaunga" highlights Sargodha, a Pakistani city with deep roots in Partition-era memories. Established by the ...12 Jun, 2026, 10.57 PM IST
- Short seller Jim Chanos doubts SpaceX valuation, says IPO fueled by 'hopes and dreams'Renowned short seller Jim Chanos questions SpaceX's massive IPO valuation. He believes the company's worth is inflated by future hopes, not...11 Jun, 2026, 03.14 PM IST
- In 1822, Europeans brought honey bees to Australia as agricultural heroes; 200 years later, researchers found they were helping tree death spread faster than windNew research published in NeoBiota suggests western honey bees may be helping spread myrtle rust, a destructive fungal disease threatening ...11 Jun, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Rabindranath Tagore: ‘I will not buy glass for the price of diamonds, and I will never allow patriotism…’ – First non-European Nobel laureate on justice, humanity and empathyNobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore championed humanity over blind patriotism, warning against national interests eclipsing compassion and j...11 Jun, 2026, 12.21 PM IST
- A World Cup of miracles, migrations and a lesson for Indian footballThe 2026 World Cup celebrates new teams and inspiring journeys. Nations like Iraq and debutants Curacao and Cape Verde showcase grit and ro...11 Jun, 2026, 01.05 AM IST
- To Russia, with love: Indian contemporary art arrives at the Hermitage that houses masterpieces by Rembrandt and RaphaelThe State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg is thrilled to unveil 'Sediments of Becoming', an exhibition that introduces the dynamic lands...07 Jun, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
- Quote of the Day by Rudyard Kipling: “Every woman knows… – Inspiring lessons on perception, awareness, experience and why intuition often speaks louder than facts by the English journalist and writer known for his storytelling brilliance and deep insights into human nature and societyQuote of the Day by Rudyard Kipling: Rudyard Kipling’s quote, “Every woman knows all about everything,” reflects a witty and thought-provok...04 Jun, 2026, 09.05 PM IST
- PM Modi’s high stakes push for sovereign AI faces reality checkIndia is striving to build its own artificial intelligence capabilities, aiming for self-reliance and global export. However, the nation fa...03 Jun, 2026, 07.53 PM IST
- Why are newspapers so big? Industrialist Harsh Goenka shares a surprising 300-year-old secret you may not knowA British tax law from over 300 years ago shaped the large size of newspapers. Publishers printed on bigger sheets to pay less tax. Even af...03 Jun, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
- This day in history, May 30: From Joan of Arc's execution to the first Indy 500, women's pro baseball league debut and Mariner 9's launch to MarsThis day in history, May 30, has witnessed some of the world's most significant political, military, scientific and cultural developments. ...30 May, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
- Lord Shiva's ‘oldest prayer’ uncovered: Shiv Trilogy author Amish Tripathi shares how a techie decoded a 4,500-year-old Pashupati sealA computer scientist's cryptographic analysis of the Pashupati Seal suggests its inscription is an ancient invocation to Lord Shiva, aligni...29 May, 2026, 11.42 AM IST
- African solo traveller left in tears after India trip, shares 5 life lessons from civilization once among world’s richest: 'Soul of this place...'A 21-year-old African solo traveller’s viral video has struck a chord online after he shared deeply personal reflections on India’s colonia...23 May, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
- Six 19th-century coins found hidden under HMS Victory's masts, revealing a centuries-old maritime traditionWorkers found six 19th-century coins and tokens under the foremast of HMS Victory. This discovery revives the ancient naval tradition of ma...22 May, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
- In 2010, a metal detectorist's unexpected find in an English field turned out to be a rare 2,000-year-old Roman parade helmetA Roman cavalry parade helmet, the Crosby Garrett Helmet, was discovered in Cumbria in 2010. This elaborately decorated artifact, dating ba...21 May, 2026, 03.07 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Kenya’s first President Jomo Kenyatta: ‘When the Missionaries arrived, the Africans had the land…’ Lesson from one of history’s most powerful quotes on colonialismQuote of the Day by Jomo Kenyatta highlights a historical truth about colonial expansion in Africa. Missionaries arrived with religious tex...18 May, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
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